Baynesfield Estate

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Agriculture

Baynesfield Estate has a large agricultural concern operated by
the company, Joseph Baynes Estate (Pty) Ltd.

The company employs over one hundred permanent
employees and farms a large diversified operation of about
3,600ha. The Estate also employs a large number of seasonal workers
during peak production harvest times.

The company currently farms Avocados, Pigs, Beef Cattle,
Cane and Grains (Maize and Soya Bean). A large portion of the
Estate is leased to NCT Farming for timber by the Timber Trust.

In addition to farming, the company also has strategic
shareholdings in a number of other entities involved in
agriculture.

Baynesfield Estate is a diversified commercial farming operation
which results in synergies between the various sections and ensures
that the company remains competitive. The company ethos is to
minimise waste and improve efficiencies.